Hospital Manager - Nurture Worcester- Western Cape

Nurture Health; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Western Cape is seeking a Hospital Manager to oversee operational leadership and ensure high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing teams, regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Ideal for leaders with a strong healthcare background and experience managing large teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a team leader managing 25+ staff.
• Hands-on experience within a clinical care setting.
• ICU or High-care unit experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and operational teams for patient care.
• Oversee daily hospital operations for quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current registration with South African Nursing Council or HPCSA

Job description

Overview

Job title : Hospital Manager - Nurture Worcester- Western Cape

Job Location : Western Cape, Worcester

Deadline : November 29, 2025

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About the role

As the Hospital Manager, you will be responsible for leading the clinical and operational teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You will manage daily hospital operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based practices. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams within the hospital.
• Plan and oversee daily operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care delivery.
• Use data (qualitative and quantitative) to monitor and report on hospital performance.
• Implement the organisation’s policies, procedures, and systems to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture in which individual employees can thrive.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, and recruitment in collaboration with HR.
• Contribute to organisational quality-improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, employees, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications and experience

• Applicant must hold current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse or full registration with the HPCSA and bring solid hands-on experience within a clinical care setting.
• Proven experience working within an ICU / High-care unit advantageous.
• Proven experience in successfully managing a team of more than 25 people.

Who we’re looking for (personal qualities)

• Clarity and Accountability: Must thrive within an environment that demands role clarity, responsibility, and measurable results.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams, funders, regulators, and external providers.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive within a transforming organisation and successfully navigate complexities.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

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